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Al Bawaba
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Al Bawaba
Hyundai Motor Publishes 2025 Sustainability Report
Hyundai Motor Company has published its 2025 Sustainability Report, detailing the company's comprehensive efforts, achievements, goals, and future plans for sustainable business 2003, Hyundai Motor has published annual sustainability reports to disclose a wide range of information demonstrating its commitment to sustainable management and facilitate active communication with stakeholders, including investors, customers, and communities worldwide.'Hyundai is committed to sustainable mobility in the vehicles we offer and the processes we use to produce them. Hyundai has made incredible progress in reducing the environmental impact of our vehicles throughout their lifecycle, including the manufacturing process, with our ultimate goal of carbon neutrality by 2045,' said José Muñoz, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company. 'Our 'Progress for Humanity' vision reflects our belief that advancing emissions-free mobility is not only sound business, but a shared responsibility to ensure cleaner air and a better quality of life for future generations.'The 2025 report is structured around three core pillars: Environment, Social, and report highlights innovative projects to enhance vehicle circularity, including the Car-to-Car Project, which incorporates materials recycled from end-of-life vehicles into new car production. It also details significant investments in renewable energy expansion, including Korea's largest corporate power purchase agreement (PPA) and the introduction of renewable energy initiatives at international section covers Hyundai Motor's participation in major global sustainability initiatives, including joining the Responsible Business Alliance and Drive Sustainability . The report outlines the company's supply chain risk screening programs and new diversity initiatives, including updated goals for executives and employees and comprehensive training for global leadership and on the company's sustainability commitment, Hyundai Motor's CEO stated: "At the heart of Hyundai's vision is our commitment to sustainability. We're working diligently to reduce the environmental impact of our vehicles and manufacturing processes throughout their lifecycle, with our ultimate goal of carbon neutrality by 2045. Our Progress for Humanity vision reflects our belief that advancing emissions-free mobility is not only sound business, but a shared responsibility to ensure cleaner air and a better quality of life for future generations."GovernanceThe governance section details Hyundai's efforts to strengthen board independence and diversity and enhance decision-making transparency and stakeholder communications. These efforts include the appointment of senior independent directors, the establishment of an independent director council, and two new female improve accessibility and usability, the report includes a separate "Sustainability Factbook" containing three-year trends of key quantitative sustainability data and indices aligned with global disclosure standards. These include the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). The 2025 Hyundai Motor Sustainability Report is available in the Sustainable Management section of the company's website at
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Genesis named first Global Official Vehicle of the PGA TOUR and PGA TOUR Champions
Genesis becomes Official Vehicle and an Official Mobility Sponsor of the PGA TOUR, and inaugural sponsor of the PGA TOUR World Feed as part of Global Official Marketing Partnership launch PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. and SEOUL, South Korea, June 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The PGA TOUR and Genesis today announced a new Global Official Marketing Partnership naming the luxury vehicle brand the first global Official Vehicle of the PGA TOUR and PGA TOUR Champions through 2030. The brand is also named an Official Mobility Partner of the PGA TOUR, signaling an expanded collaboration that reflects Hyundai Motor Group's broader vision and growing global footprint. As part of launching the multi-year agreement, Genesis also becomes the first sponsor of the PGA TOUR's World Feed, a milestone underscoring the brand's global presence. The World Feed debuted earlier this year to deliver unprecedented, exclusive content to professional golf fans across the globe. In addition, Genesis will be prominently featured through dynamic, year-round content and immersive on-site activations at select tournaments, further establishing its position as a leader in the automotive industry and deepening its connection with the professional golf community. The PGA TOUR and Genesis are celebrating their expanded partnership with the debut of Driven—a special network program offering fans an exclusive look at the partnership's impact on golf. From spotlighting tournaments, players and local communities to enhancing the sport's global broadcast presence, Driven highlights the ways Genesis is shaping the future of golf while elevating the player, caddie and fan experience around the globe. The program debuts ahead of the third round of the Rocket Classic Saturday, June 28, at 2:30 PM ET on CBS, with additional distribution across PGA TOUR social and FAST channels. "We are honored to launch this expanded global official marketing partnership with Genesis as the PGA TOUR's first global Official Vehicle, a complement to its title sponsorship of two proud legacy events in professional golf in The Genesis Invitational and the Genesis Scottish Open," said Rick Anderson, PGA TOUR Chief Commercial Officer. "The PGA TOUR's World Feed is ushering in the next era of golf media with the support of a steadfast global partner in Genesis, which shares in our desire to more deeply chronicle the stories of our international athletes. We're grateful for Genesis' ongoing commitment to the game of golf and are excited to continue building upon our decade-long partnership in the years ahead." "Genesis is honored to become the first-ever global official vehicle sponsor of the PGA TOUR. This milestone reflects the deep trust and shared vision between our two organizations, built over years of partnership. Together, we are committed to delivering excellence—whether through enhancing the experience for players, caddies, and fans, or supporting meaningful initiatives like California Rises," said José Muñoz, President and CEO of Genesis. "We're excited to expand our global reach through the PGA TOUR World Feed and continue making a positive impact in the golf community and beyond." The World Feed—originating from PGA TOUR Studios, the TOUR's newly opened content facility—is produced and curated exclusively for international media partners and their viewers, with weekly on-site commentators, a customized graphics package and up to six dedicated cameras at FedExCup events focused on international players. The live telecast—which formally launched in March at THE PLAYERS Championship—is the first step toward producing localized live feeds curated exclusively for international media partners and their viewers and a major step toward enhancing the international fan experience. The World Feed continues this week at Detroit Golf Club and the Rocket Classic. The PGA TOUR and Genesis have been partners since 2015, when the luxury automotive brand first signed on as an Official Sponsor of the Presidents Cup in South Korea and later the title sponsor of the historic Genesis Invitational at The Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, one of the TOUR's longest running events. Genesis has been sponsoring the event since 2017, shortly after the launch of the Genesis brand in the U.S. market. Following several successful seasons operating the tournament alongside Tiger Woods and the TGR Foundation, Genesis added to its portfolio title sponsorship of the Genesis Scottish Open starting in 2022, the first co-sanctioned event by the PGA TOUR and DP World Tour. The brand is also a founding partner and official automotive partner of TGL, the Official Automobile Sponsor of numerous Presidents Cups and title sponsor of the Genesis Championship, co-sanctioned by the DP World Tour and the KPGA TOUR. About PGA TOURBy showcasing golf's greatest players, the PGA TOUR engages, inspires and positively impacts our fans, partners and communities worldwide. The PGA TOUR, headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, co-sanctions tournaments on the PGA TOUR, PGA TOUR Champions, Korn Ferry Tour, PGA TOUR Americas and administers PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry and PGA TOUR University. TOUR members represent the world's best players, hailing from 28 countries and territories. Showcasing the biggest moments in the sport with history and legacy on the line, the PGA TOUR has long-term domestic distribution partnerships for broadcast coverage on CBS, NBC and Golf Channel and video streaming service on ESPN+. Internationally, PGA TOUR coverage is available across 200+ countries and territories in 30 languages via 39 broadcast and digital partners. Virtually all tournaments are organized as non-profit organizations to maximize charitable giving, and to date, tournaments across all Tours have generated more than $4 billion. Fans can follow the PGA TOUR on the new PGA TOUR app and and on social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram (in Spanish, Korean and Japanese), LinkedIn, TikTok, X (in English, Spanish and Japanese), WhatsApp (in English and Spanish), WeChat, Weibo, Toutiao and Douyin. About GenesisFounded as the luxury arm of Hyundai Motor Group in 2015, Genesis places customer comfort at the center of every decision, redefining luxury with a distinctly Korean perspective and an audacious spirit. Rooted in its Athletic Elegance design philosophy, Genesis delivers an award-winning lineup that blends progressive design, advanced safety technologies, and dynamic performance. Each model is engineered to provide a secure and sophisticated driving experience. Committed to a more sustainable future, Genesis is leading the shift toward electrification with models like the Electrified G80, GV60, and Electrified GV70, with plans to expand electrified powertrains across its portfolio. As Genesis moves beyond its 10th anniversary, the brand sets its sights on the future, driving forward with an unwavering commitment to refining disruption in every aspect of its business. For more information, please visit the official website at or the global newsroom at View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Genesis Motor America
Straits Times
04-06-2025
- Automotive
- Straits Times
Hyundai Motor Company President and CEO José Muñoz Reinforces Hyundai's Journey as a Mobility Leader at FISITA World Mobility Conference 2025
Press Release Hyundai Motor Company President and CEO José Muñoz Reinforces Hyundai's Journey as a Mobility Leader at FISITA World Mobility Conference 2025 The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
Korea Herald
03-06-2025
- Automotive
- Korea Herald
Hyundai Motor Company President and CEO José Muñoz Reinforces Hyundai's Journey as a Mobility Leader at FISITA World Mobility Conference 2025
SEOUL, South Korea and BARCELONA, Spain, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) reaffirms its vision for the future of mobility and its leadership in technological innovation at the La Fédération Internationale des Sociétés d'Ingénieurs des Techniques de l'Automobile (FISITA) World Mobility Conference (WMC) 2025, held from June 3 to 5 at the Palau de Congressos de Catalunya in Barcelona, Spain. FISITA, the world's largest association of academic institutions in the automotive field, unites engineering societies from 36 countries and has cultivated a global network of approximately 210,000 automotive researchers since its establishment in 1948. Its biennial conference, FISITA WMC, convenes around 2,000 distinguished executives and engineers from the mobility industry. As Prime Partner of FISITA WMC, the Group underscores its commitment to shaping the future of sustainable mobility by delivering a networking program, technical sessions, paper presentations, and an exhibition. Hyundai Motor Company President and CEO José Muñoz set the tone for the conference with his Principal Speech, engaging with industry leaders and engineers under the theme of Hyundai's journey as a mobility leader. "As an engineer myself, it was a real pleasure to share Hyundai's mobility journey and engage with participants at the FISITA World Mobility Conference. Under the leadership of Hyundai's Executive Chair, we are pushing the technological boundaries of what's currently possible to improve how people and goods will move more safely, sustainably and conveniently. Thank you to the organizers and congratulations to my colleague ChangHwan Kim for being named as the first Korean president of FISITA." ChangHwan Kim, Executive Vice President and Head of Electrification Energy Solutions Tech Unit at Hyundai Motor Group, who was inducted as president of FISITA at the conference, will guide the organization throughout his tenure until May 2027, overseeing the Executive Board and Committees. The Group will also host a special technical session from June 4 to 5, highlighting its latest advancements and collaborative research with European partners. Key topics include methodologies and case studies on the use of software and hardware, such as driving simulators for virtual performance verification, new bushing technologies to enhance ride comfort and performance in EVs and research on ensuring chassis reliability in software-defined vehicles using prognostics and health management technologies. Under the theme 'Clearly Committed, FCEV Technology,' the all-new NEXO and the enhanced fuel cell system will be exhibited, reiterating Hyundai Motor Group's leadership in hydrogen mobility and showcasing its dedication to driving innovation as a smart solutions provider across the full mobility ecosystem. By sharing its vision and technological capabilities throughout the conference, Hyundai Motor Group aims to foster global academic collaboration in mobility research while solidifying its role as a catalyst for innovation in the automotive industry, all in line with its vision of 'Progress for Humanity.' About Hyundai Motor Group Hyundai Motor Group is a global enterprise that has created a value chain based on mobility, steel, and construction, as well as logistics, finance, IT, and service.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Hyundai Motor Company President and CEO José Muñoz Reinforces Hyundai's Journey as a Mobility Leader at FISITA World Mobility Conference 2025
Hyundai Motor Group showcases its future mobility vision and technology innovations at the FISITA World Mobility Conference 2025 in Barcelona, Spain Hyundai Motor Company President and CEO José Muñoz delivered the Principal Speech, underscoring Hyundai's journey as a mobility leader ChangHwan Kim, Executive Vice President and Head of Electrification Energy Solutions Tech Unit at Hyundai Motor Group, began his term as the first Korean FISITA President The all-new NEXO and the enhanced fuel cell system are exhibited during the conference, highlighting the Group's cutting-edge hydrogen mobility technology SEOUL, South Korea and BARCELONA, Spain, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) reaffirms its vision for the future of mobility and its leadership in technological innovation at the La Fédération Internationale des Sociétés d'Ingénieurs des Techniques de l'Automobile (FISITA) World Mobility Conference (WMC) 2025, held from June 3 to 5 at the Palau de Congressos de Catalunya in Barcelona, Spain. FISITA, the world's largest association of academic institutions in the automotive field, unites engineering societies from 36 countries and has cultivated a global network of approximately 210,000 automotive researchers since its establishment in 1948. Its biennial conference, FISITA WMC, convenes around 2,000 distinguished executives and engineers from the mobility industry. As Prime Partner of FISITA WMC, the Group underscores its commitment to shaping the future of sustainable mobility by delivering a networking program, technical sessions, paper presentations, and an exhibition. Hyundai Motor Company President and CEO José Muñoz set the tone for the conference with his Principal Speech, engaging with industry leaders and engineers under the theme of Hyundai's journey as a mobility leader. "As an engineer myself, it was a real pleasure to share Hyundai's mobility journey and engage with participants at the FISITA World Mobility Conference. Under the leadership of Hyundai's Executive Chair, we are pushing the technological boundaries of what's currently possible to improve how people and goods will move more safely, sustainably and conveniently. Thank you to the organizers and congratulations to my colleague ChangHwan Kim for being named as the first Korean president of FISITA." ChangHwan Kim, Executive Vice President and Head of Electrification Energy Solutions Tech Unit at Hyundai Motor Group, who was inducted as president of FISITA at the conference, will guide the organization throughout his tenure until May 2027, overseeing the Executive Board and Committees. The Group will also host a special technical session from June 4 to 5, highlighting its latest advancements and collaborative research with European partners. Key topics include methodologies and case studies on the use of software and hardware, such as driving simulators for virtual performance verification, new bushing technologies to enhance ride comfort and performance in EVs and research on ensuring chassis reliability in software-defined vehicles using prognostics and health management technologies. Under the theme 'Clearly Committed, FCEV Technology,' the all-new NEXO and the enhanced fuel cell system will be exhibited, reiterating Hyundai Motor Group's leadership in hydrogen mobility and showcasing its dedication to driving innovation as a smart solutions provider across the full mobility ecosystem. By sharing its vision and technological capabilities throughout the conference, Hyundai Motor Group aims to foster global academic collaboration in mobility research while solidifying its role as a catalyst for innovation in the automotive industry, all in line with its vision of 'Progress for Humanity.' About Hyundai Motor Group Hyundai Motor Group is a global enterprise that has created a value chain based on mobility, steel, and construction, as well as logistics, finance, IT, and service. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Hyundai Motor Group Sign in to access your portfolio
